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P796 DPB

1997 Fiat Punto 75 S

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,055 mi
Last recorded86,055 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto 75 S81,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP796 DPB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 75 S
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2008 86,055 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

noise in rear suspension

Fail 30 Nov 2007 86,048 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 75 S?

Based on 1,229 MOT tests across 231 vehicles.

58.5%
Pass Rate
5,665
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
231
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 110
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 96
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 89
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 79
position lamp(s) not working 72
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P796 DPB is a 1997 Fiat Punto 75 S in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto 75 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.9% with a typical mileage of 81,044 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto 75 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 110 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P796 DPB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 75 S typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto 75 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P796 DPB registered?

P796 DPB is a 1997 Fiat Punto 75 S, first registered on 7 February 1997.

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